RPAS Instructor - RAE
Lincoln
Vacancy listed 07/05/2026
Application deadline 12/06/2026
Details
Job Purpose

To support the design, delivery and assurance of training as part of EEI’s Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE) function, ensuring courses, assessments and associated activities are delivered in accordance with applicable regulatory, quality and organisational requirements.

Key areas of responsibility

  •  Support the Chief Instructor – RAE and Training Manager in the implementation and delivery of EEI’s RAE pilot competence framework. 
  •  Provide support to Training Services and other EEI divisions on associated projects across multiple aircraft types as future contracts are secured or existing work is varied. 
  • Deliver EEI Academy RAE courses as tasked, including associated course administration, in accordance with approved processes, the Training Performance Manual (TPM) and the EEI Exposition. 
  • Develop and deliver EEI Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA)-based training courses, including curriculum design, regulatory alignment and associated course administration, in accordance with the TPM, Exposition and Quality Management System (QMS). 
  • Support the development and maintenance of training materials and curricula for EEI Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operations, ensuring compliance with applicable Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements. 
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of applicable regulatory documents and internal controls in accordance with EEI’s QMS, TPM and Exposition. 
  • Maintain personal EEI currencies and competencies in accordance with current processes and policies. 
  • Assist the Chief Instructor – RAE in ensuring EEI UAS platforms are maintained in line with manufacturer instructions and regulatory requirements. 
  • Support the creation and maintenance of RAE training materials, joining instructions, learner guides and assessments. Support compliance with the wider EEI Safety Management System (SMS), reporting any safety-related incidents arising during training delivery or other tasked activity. 
  • Conduct risk assessments relating to training delivery and training locations when required. 
  • Adhere to all EEI security and IT procedures as defined in the EEI QMS. 
  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Chief Instructor – RAE/Aircrew or Head of Training Services, including support to wider EEI business activities where required.

Essential

  •  A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) and General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) multirotor qualified, with a minimum of 20 hours’ total flying experience. 
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), or equivalent instructional qualification. 
  • Demonstrable understanding of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) regulatory frameworks relevant to UAS and RPAS training and operations. 
  • Experience delivering structured training, including lesson planning, practical instruction, assessment and learner evaluation.
  • Proven ability to work within a Quality Management System (QMS) environment and maintain training compliance, records and associated documentation.  

Desirable

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET), or equivalent higher-level teaching qualification. 
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), or equivalent assessor/internal quality assurance qualification. 
  • Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Level 1 rotorcraft qualified, with progression towards higher levels viewed favourably. 
  • General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) fixed wing qualified. 
  • European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) STS-01 qualification.
  • Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) experience in civilian or military environments. 
  • Experience developing or delivering Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA)-based training content. 
  • Experience supporting UAS and RPAS operations across multiple aircraft types and platforms. 
  • Previous experience within a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), Air Operator Certificate (AOC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) or similar aviation governance or compliance environment. 
  • Experience supporting audit, assurance or regulatory documentation activities.

Key Skills

Instructional Design – Able to design and adapt effective training programmes to meet customer, regulatory and operational requirements.

Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers and learners across a range of training and operational settings.

Teamwork – Works effectively both independently and as part of a wider team to deliver training and support broader business activities.

Project Management – Able to support project delivery, planning and coordination activities as part of a wider team.

Performance Metrics – Able to evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessment outcomes and other relevant performance measures.

Flexibility – Able to respond positively to changing priorities, short-notice tasking and wider business needs.

Professional Standards – Maintains high professional standards and consistently works in accordance with company policies, procedures and expectations.

Strong Regulatory Knowledge – Demonstrates a strong understanding of applicable CAA, EASA and SORA regulatory frameworks, supporting compliant training and operational delivery.

Assessment and Standardisation – Able to carry out fair, consistent and evidence-based assessment while applying standardisation practices to maintain quality and compliance.

Course Administration – Able to manage course documentation, learner records, assessment paperwork and related administrative tasks accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

Safety/Risk Awareness – Maintains strong awareness of safety and risk considerations during training delivery, supporting safe working practices and risk assessment activity where required.

Learner Management – Able to support learners throughout the training journey by monitoring progress, managing expectations and maintaining a professional learning environment.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

Please ensure that you have uploaded an accompanying Cover Letter with your CV

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

28 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.

Company provided private medical and dental insurance.

Generous death in service (3 x salary).

Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.

Company contributions into a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Business travel insurance.

Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.

Tax efficient cycle to work scheme.

Tax efficient electric vehicle company car salary sacrifice
leasing scheme (upon successful completion of probation).

High street discounts scheme

Notes

Recruitment Process:

We are committed to building an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that allows everyone to do their best work, so we strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We can of course support any accessibility or neurodiversity requirements that you may need during the recruitment process.

We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident when interviewing with us. To help you prepare, our recruitment team will be happy to discuss the process in more detail with you when you apply.

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